Early results of distal pedicle fasciocutaneous flap for missing soft tissue at 1/3 under of leg, ankle and back of heel: a review 8 cases
- Author:
Dinh Nhat Vu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
soft tissue malformation
- MeSH:
Surgical Flaps;
Soft Tissue Injuries
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):11-13
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Distal pedicle fasciocutaneous flap has good survival due to it is designed based on blood supply from consistent vascular pedicle. Blood perfusion is excellent in all 8 flaps. Leg cosmetic was not affected. The surgical procedure involves only one stage and is easy to use widely. The procedure appears have superiors and can overcome disadvantages of adjacent regional flaps
